Showing posts with label sounds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sounds. Show all posts
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Learn Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 1 - Introduction
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Learn Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 1 - Introduction Video Clips. Duration : 12.33 Mins.
New series: English vowel sounds. Topic: This is the first lesson in a series of videos I'll make on English vowel sounds. 15 sounds are presented. Objective: To make learners aware of how vowel sounds are made in English by calling attention to voicing, lip position, tongue position, and other characteristics of these sounds. NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners. Video review: www.englishcafe.com Complete lesson: www.englishcafe.com TEACHERS: A related blog post is available on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at www.youtube.com Music credits: "radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from www.flashkit.com "Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, visit www.enrique-plazaola.com
New series: English vowel sounds. Topic: This is the first lesson in a series of videos I'll make on English vowel sounds. 15 sounds are presented. Objective: To make learners aware of how vowel sounds are made in English by calling attention to voicing, lip position, tongue position, and other characteristics of these sounds. NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners. Video review: www.englishcafe.com Complete lesson: www.englishcafe.com TEACHERS: A related blog post is available on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at www.youtube.com Music credits: "radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from www.flashkit.com "Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, visit www.enrique-plazaola.com
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Monday, 31 December 2012
Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 5 - Diphthongs (with captions)
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Pronunciation of English Vowel Sounds 5 - Diphthongs (with captions) Tube. Duration : 17.12 Mins.
Topic: Diphthongs Practice 3 vowel sounds. Also, learn what triphthongs are. A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at www.youtube.com NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners. TEACHERS: A classroom activity on diphthongs is posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com Music credits: "radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from www.flashkit.com "Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, please visit www.enrique-plazaola.com Note from Jennifer: To learn more about diphthongs, check out the sources I listed as well as others you may know of. There are different ways of explaining these sounds, and not all will agree with my explanations. There can be arguments over which sounds we are combining. I note, for example, that some say we should end with /ɪ/ or /ʊ/ with these three diphthongs. I liked Rebecca Dauer's explanation that says we move towards /i/ or /u/. I like the concept of approaching a sound. It supports the idea of a glide. Also, many say we start with /æ/ or /ɔ/, but again, I preffered a different explanation. I think of /ɑ/ as a general starting point. The tongue for /ɑ/ may be more forward than usual, though. A very strong "Ow!" indeed starts with /æ ...
Topic: Diphthongs Practice 3 vowel sounds. Also, learn what triphthongs are. A version of this video with NO CAPTIONS is available at www.youtube.com NOTE: I'm very sorry to announce as of January 2012 links to EnglishCafe will no longer be active due to the site closing. I was very lucky to be a part of that online community while it lasted. I'm also sorry for the loss of additional materials for learners. TEACHERS: A classroom activity on diphthongs is posted on my WordPress blog. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com Music credits: "radioFlier" by Desibell retrieved from www.flashkit.com "Smart, Easy Listening" by Enrique Plazaola retrieved from www.flashkit.com FOR MORE MUSIC BY ENRIQUE PLAZAOLA, please visit www.enrique-plazaola.com Note from Jennifer: To learn more about diphthongs, check out the sources I listed as well as others you may know of. There are different ways of explaining these sounds, and not all will agree with my explanations. There can be arguments over which sounds we are combining. I note, for example, that some say we should end with /ɪ/ or /ʊ/ with these three diphthongs. I liked Rebecca Dauer's explanation that says we move towards /i/ or /u/. I like the concept of approaching a sound. It supports the idea of a glide. Also, many say we start with /æ/ or /ɔ/, but again, I preffered a different explanation. I think of /ɑ/ as a general starting point. The tongue for /ɑ/ may be more forward than usual, though. A very strong "Ow!" indeed starts with /æ ...
Basic English Pronunciation - Simple vowel sounds
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Basic English Pronunciation - Simple vowel sounds Tube. Duration : 5.52 Mins.
This is an English lesson for beginners from www.engvid.com Study some basic vowel sounds in English using simple but important words. For more free English pronunciation classes check out www.engvid.com
This is an English lesson for beginners from www.engvid.com Study some basic vowel sounds in English using simple but important words. For more free English pronunciation classes check out www.engvid.com
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